Surf Forecasts:
Isla Grande surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NE swell with 505 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Isla Grande this week:
The surf forecast for Isla Grande over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Isla Grande in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Isla Grande over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 380 | 433 | 443 | 371 | 349 | 450 | 327 | 277 | 239 | 145 | 94 | 84 | 99 | 152 | 135 | 119 | 138 | 211 | 147 | 164 | 266 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | off | off | off | off | off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | off | off |
High Tide | 2:13PM0.28m | 1:34AM0.28m | 2:38PM0.32m | 2:32AM0.24m | 3:08PM0.35m | 3:31AM0.21m | 3:44PM0.38m | 4:32AM0.18m | 4:25PM0.41m | 5:33AM0.15m | 5:11PM0.43m | 6:38AM0.14m | 6:00PM0.44m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM0.20m | 8:21AM0.16m | 9:50PM0.16m | 8:49AM0.16m | 10:47PM0.12m | 9:19AM0.15m | 11:36PM0.08m | 9:51AM0.14m | 00:22AM0.05m | 10:26AM0.12m | 1:07AM0.03m | 11:05AM0.11m | 1:53AM0.02m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — |
 | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:27 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | 1 | 2 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 380 | 433 | 443 | 371 | 349 | 450 | 327 | 277 | 239 | 145 | 94 | 84 | 99 | 152 | 135 | 119 | 138 | 211 | 147 | 164 | 266 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 13 | NE 13 | — | NE 12 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | E 14 | ENE 13 | NE 11 | ENE 10 | W 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 17 | 31 | 40 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 2 | W 3 | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Isla Grande Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Isla Grande provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Isla Grande can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Isla Grande surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Isla Grande) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Isla Grande may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Isla Grande is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Cativa. If you plan a holiday in Colón Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cativa. Cativa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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